Working/Functional Title
Post Master’s Fellowship
Position Summary
Michigan State University Counseling and Psychiatric Services (MSU CAPS) is excited to announce that it is accepting applications for the Post-Master’s Fellowship. MSU CAPS has a long history of clinical training and at its core is a training program focused on multiculturalism and social justice, honoring differing experiences and the multiple ways of knowing. We are committed to helping develop the next generation of mental health professionals who are willing to foster self-reflective practice along with cultural humility.
This position will provide individual and group services and receive training in a multiculturally-focused, inclusive, collaborative, and integrated mental health environment. The Fellow will engage in both experiential and didactic training that provides them expertise in working in collegiate mental health as well as a variety of other careers. Candidates will have the opportunity to choose from pre-determined concentration areas to develop specific expertise in those areas. Each of the following concentration areas will be available for the applicant to select from upon acceptance of the offer: Collegiate Mental Health Administration; Complex Trauma Assessment and Intervention; Intensive Clinical Services; Multicultural Engagement & Outreach; Psychodynamic Psychotherapy; Group Counseling; and LGBTQIA+ Empowerment, Identity, Development and Affirming Care.
Consistent with the State of Michigan licensing eligibility for master’s level counselors, master’s level psychologists, or master’s level social workers, applicants must be enrolled in or have graduated a master’s level clinical training program and will be at least limited license eligible in counseling, psychology, or social work by start date.
The Post Master’s Fellowship is a fixed term position that begins in August and ends in July. As a Michigan State University employee, Fellows are eligible for benefits programs as well as paid holidays. Supervision towards full licensure will also be provided by a CAPS staff member who holds appropriate credentials.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Masters -Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology
Minimum Requirements
- Applicants must have completed a master’s degree from an accredited program by start.
- License-eligible in the State of Michigan
- General skills, knowledge, and experience in individual and group counseling and psychotherapy
Required Application Materials
Please include the following:
- Letter of good standing from graduate program indicating that applicant is on track for graduation and/or a copy of applicant’s transcripts.
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Diversity Essay: Describe your general perspective or philosophy on diversity issues, personal and professional experiences with diversity, and growth edges on developing multicultural sensitivity. The essay should address diversity in terms of personal experience as a cultural being, and self-reflective clinical practice in the context of cultural humility.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation (applicants must upload the letters to the application portal)
Review of Applications Begins On
03/15/2024
Website
uhw.msu.edu
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
